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I feel so guilty
I feel so guilty. I called into work today because my lower legs and feet swelled to the size of tree trunks last night. I called the doctor and she said to elevate them and told me other things to look for. I woke up this morning and they were swollen but not as bad as last night. I was going to go into work and DH got upset with me. He said "Your health and the health of our child is more important than your job, you need to stay home and keep your feet up". This is the first time he's really taken a "stand" so I called in. I know my boss won't care but I feel so guilty sitting here when I'm not even sick. And not to mention- I'm looking around my house and noticing all the stuff that I 'should' be doing. Am I a freak!? Anyone else feel guilty when they call in and they aren't really sick?
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Re: I feel so guilty
Take the time to relax. It's okay to call in. It's your last few days to really spend time relaxing and taking care of just you!
I worked until 39.5wks and I selfishly called in like 4x in my last 2 weeks... I was perfectly fine. I found out that my work had a mandatory policy of taking all of your sick time before they would pay you disability plus I had no desire to come back so I figured I would lose it if I didn't use it. Now THAT'S a bad person, lol.
Your not sick, but you are pregnant! You need to rest and try and keep the swelling down! I was lucky, I work as a nanny so everyday I was able to chill out for 2 hrs during nap time and prop up my very swollen feet!
Don't do house chores either.....relax, I hope you have A/C or a cool house today!
Thanks! We do have A/C. DH is going to come home and freeze though because I am so hot lately!!!